Washington women were more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer despite receiving fewer mammograms than the national average in recent years, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. 

Providence Heart Institute of Spokane is planning a $42 million renovation project at its 30-year-old facility on the Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center campus at 62 W. Seventh Ave.

The Tri-Cities area, like the rest of the nation, suffers from a shortage of physicians, leading to long wait times for appointments and an increased burden on health care workers. 

Drew Garpu, a former Olympic track athlete and NCAA champion owns, KinesiologyRX, which offers stretch therapy sessions for athletes and couch potatoes alike.  

A broad coalition of Washington educators, doctors, researchers and social justice advocates has launched a campaign to ban flavored nicotine vapes in the state, citing the product’s contribution to youth addiction. 

Trinity Hot Yoga is a new boutique site in West Richland offering a range of yoga styles and classes for novices to experienced yogis.

A pediatric clinic from Pasco is moving into a new office in Richland.

Q&A with David Elgarico, market president of Lourdes Health and Trios Health, and CEO of Trios Health

With a robust population forecast on the horizon and one that is aging, the Tri-Cities will continue to see strong demand for the services of the various industries of the health and social assistance sector.

Columbia Basin Health Association plans to open its new west Pasco medical clinic off Road 68 by fall 2025.